Assistant Professor In Criminal Law

Ajman University; Ajman; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates seeks an Assistant Professor of Criminal Law to teach and develop courses, contribute to research, and participate in accreditation activities.

The candidate must hold a PhD in Law (Criminal Law), have at least two years of university teaching, and possess a Scopus-indexed research profile, with strong bilingual communication in Arabic and English. Experience with educational technology and ability to work in a diverse academic community are desirable.

Qualifications

• PhD in Law with specialization in Criminal Law.
• At least 2 years of university-level teaching experience in Criminal Law.
• Active Scopus profile.
• Strong bilingual communication in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses to students in Criminal Law in alignment with Teaching, Research, and Community Service.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress, providing feedback to support academic success.
• Research, organize, and manage instructional resources, course outlines, and professional networks.
• Explore innovative methods and resources to meet course objectives.
• Support and participate in accreditation initiatives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Public speaking

Academic writing

Education

PhD in Law (Criminal Law)

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Job Description:

Assistant Professor in Criminal law

The role involves teaching and developing courses in Criminal Law, supporting student learning, contributing to research output, and participating in accreditation activities. The candidate must hold a PhD in Law (Criminal Law), be an Assistant Professor with at least two years of university teaching experience, possess a Scopus-indexed research profile, and demonstrate strong bilingual communication and academic skills, along with proficiency in educational technology.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver courses to students in specified areas of Criminal Law, in alignment with the University’s three fundamental standards: Teaching, Research, and Community Service.

• Evaluate and monitor individual student progress, providing constructive feedback to support academic success.

• Research, organize, and manage instructional resources, course outlines, and professional networks.

• Actively seek innovative methods, procedures, and resources to achieve course objectives effectively.

• Support and participate in institutional and programmatic accreditation initiatives.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in Arabic and English.

• Possession of an active and verifiable research profile on Scopus.

• Ability to develop and deliver academic and professional presentations.

• Ability to work effectively within a diverse and multicultural academic community.

• Strong ability to create, compose, and edit academic and administrative written materials.

• Demonstrated skills in program planning and implementation.

• Familiarity with computerized student information systems.

• Only candidates holding the rank of Assistant Professor are eligible for this position.

Skills Required:

• PhD in Law, with a specialization directly related to Criminal Law.

• Minimum of 2 years of university-level teaching experience in Criminal Law.

• Advanced proficiency in integrating educational technology, including the use of presentation tools, e-learning platforms, and digital reporting systems.